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SEC's Crypto Staking Stance: Crushing Innovation in Africa?

SEC's Crypto Staking Stance: Crushing Innovation in Africa?

Imagine a small village in Kenya. Women like our fictional character Aisha are going to be marginally safer and more empowered when she accesses a crypto platform on her smartphone. As testimonials show, she can stake a small amount of TRX, further earning rewards which help pay for school fees...

TRX ETF Staking Ban? SEC is Missing the Southeast Asia Crypto Boom!

TRX ETF Staking Ban? SEC is Missing the Southeast Asia Crypto Boom!

The SEC's stance on crypto staking is not just cautious. It's dangerously ignorant of the seismic shift happening in Southeast Asia. In the US, regulators keep their eyes peeled to dissect every detail of redemption timelines and tax complexities. At the same time, one of the world’s largest regions is...

SEC Extends Review of Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal

SEC Extends Review of Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it is once again extending the timeframe for consideration of Grayscale’s proposed rule change. This adjustment applies to the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. We’re thrilled to hear this news from Grayscale, which...

SEC Kicks Ethereum Staking ETF Decision to 2025: What's Next?

SEC Kicks Ethereum Staking ETF Decision to 2025: What's Next?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently delayed its decision on Grayscale’s proposal. This proposal seeks to add Ethereum staking to its as-yet-unapproved spot Ethereum ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. The delay moves the final decision date to at least June 1, 2025, it said, up from an initial...

XRP to $1,000? CryptoGuard Exec's Bold Prediction & Timeline

The crypto market is a ripe ecosystem for hot takes and wild predictions. Recently, an executive of CryptoGuard caught expert’s attention by predicting that XRP price will reach $1,000. This ambitious target has led to much discussion and speculation across the crypto space. BlockchainShock will be following this prediction very...

XDX Presale Frenzy: 20% Gone in 24 Hours! Is This the Next XRP Gem?

The crypto community can’t stop talking about XenDex ($XDX), a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project developed on the XRP Ledger. And indeed, its presale has absolutely sparked a huge demand, with 20% of the total tokens already sold within only the first day! This rapid uptake has led many to...

XDX: Southeast Asia's DeFi Revolution or Just Another XRP Hype?

Southeast Asia. The country of stunning temples, colorful street cuisine—and now, according to some, the latest frontier for DeFi world conquest. XenDex ($XDX), with the wind in its sails powered by the XRP Ledger, could be the one to ignite. The presale lit the dogs on fire, with more than...

XRP to $1,000? Why CryptoGuard's Prediction Needs a Reality Check

Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, throws a massive number out there: XRP to $1,000 within a decade. He’s going all in, putting 50% of his crypto portfolio on XRP. And look, everybody loves a great moonshot story in crypto. Before you remortgage the homestead and load up the family into...

XRP to $1,000? Southeast Asia's Crypto Queen Says: Believe the Hype!

Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, believes that XRP can go as high as $100, even $1,000 over the next 10 years. And you know what? I’m here for it! Never mind the pessimists still grasping at old financial paradigms. So why expand this to all of Southeast Asia, and why...

XDX Presale: Data Reveals Red Flags, XRP Ledger Concerns Emerge

As things develop, the $XDX presale of XenDex is a scaly topic that has analysts anticipating a fast sell-out. More than 20% depleted in the first day? That's a rocket launch. Before you hit the brakes, let’s examine the evidence. As an experienced blockchain researcher, I am here to help...

Is TRUMP Token's Rally a Sign of Market Irrationality or Something More?

Then again, the crypto market is always a fickle creature, right? Now we’re witnessing Bitcoin dancing around $95,000, a resurgence for altcoins, and the Fear & Greed Index showing “greedy.” Amidst this resurgence, two tokens stand out: TRUMP and SUI. Both have provided record-breaking returns of 79% and 70%. They...

Bitcoin ETFs: Are Institutions Setting A Trap?

Unprecedented inflows inundate the market, with BlackRock and Fidelity at the top. Bitcoin has rocketed above $90,000, triggering stories that scream of a crypto comeback triggered by investments from traditional institutions. Before you go running into this like everyone else, driven by your fear of missing out (FOMO), wait up...